Cease Quote by J. C. Ryle
“If men come among you who do NOT preach all the counsel of God, who do NOT preach of Christ, sin, holiness, of ruin, redemption, and regeneration, and do NOT preach of these things in a Scriptural way, you ought to cease to hear them.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian's Duty, 1855
Only accept teaching that fully reflects biblical doctrine; reject partial or erroneous preaching.
In simple terms: Listen only to fully biblical teaching.
Key Takeaway
Guard your hearing against false doctrine.
Themes
faith
doctrine
discernment
Mood
cautious
serious
Type
theological
exhortational
When to use this quote
- church services
- personal study
- teaching seminars
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
biblical authority
hermeneutics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you test a teacher’s doctrine?
- What steps help you recognize partial preaching?
A Different Perspective
Not all biblical truth is easily identified; discernment requires study.
